bode

Definition

  • verb: to be a sign of (a future event or situation)
  • verb: to announce beforehand
  • past of 'bide'
  • synonyms: foretell, foreshow, betoken

Examples

  • This could 'bode' disaster for all involved.

  • Her injury 'bodes ill' for the team.

  • The news doesn't 'bode well' for us.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Uncle! SEER: The bear will be crowned by a princess, which does not bode well for you, King Ragnar. When everyone wanted you dead, I kept you alive! And this is how you repay my love? Erlendur has told me to kill you. What you waiting for? (GASPS) I want to sleep with your sister. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10